Comparison of cost and activity
| 2007–8 | 2008–9 | 2009–10 | 2010–11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ‘No fixed abode’ group | ||||
| Total cost (of which mental health, excl substance misuse) | £24.8 m (£12.84 m) | £22.97 m (£9.74 m) | £18.27 m (£9.15 m) | £18.19 m (£8.6 m) |
| Number of admissions | 9,551 | 10,327 | 7,810 | 7,830 |
| Number of bed days during the year | 73,633 | 66,626 | 53,548 | 53,735 |
| Average length of stay per admission (days) | 7.71 | 6.45 | 6.86 | 6.86 |
| Cost per admission (specific to mental health, excl substance misuse) | £2,597 (£14,077) | £2,224 (£10,983) | £2,339 (£12,091) | £2,323 (£11,743) |
| Comparison group | ||||
| Total cost (of which mental health, excl substance misuse) | £8,015 m (£713 m) | £8,383 m (£689 m) | £8,766 m (£745 m) | £9,150 m (£792 m) |
| Number of admissions | 5,573,542 | 5,881,339 | 6,056,187 | 6,179,352 |
| Number of bed days during the year | 13,249,747 | 13,096,969 | 13,350,857 | 13,223,340 |
| Average length of stay per admission (days) | 2.38 | 2.23 | 2.20 | 2.14 |
| Cost per admission (specific to mental health, excl substance misuse) | £1,438 (£10,043) | £1,425 (£9,871) | £1,447 (£9,830) | £1,481 (£9,926) |
| Ratio of cost per ‘no fixed abode’ admission to cost per comparison group admission | 1.81 | 1.56 | 1.62 | 1.57 |
* Costs are calculated using 2007–8 prices.